A dhow capsizes off Oman, Indian sailors rescued

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 16:13

Nine Indian sailors on board of a dhow which capsized in the sea between the UAE and Oman were rescued and taken to Salalah port in Oman, a media report said Sunday.

Missing dhow: Search operation continues, one rescued

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 17:34

One out of the three sailors of cargo-laden `dhow` reported missing after it sank off Parapanangai in the Arabian Sea on Saturday, was rescued on Tuesday, police said.

Somali pirates seize Indian dhow with 14 people

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 21:32

In yet another strike, Somali pirates have seized an Indian vessel along with 14 people on board off the coast of Oman.

Navy apprehends suspicious dhow near Lakshadweep

Last Updated: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 11:59

The Indian Navy has apprehended a suspicious dhow in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) west of Bitra Island in the Lakshadweep Islands.

Indian dhow with 8 sailors rescued from pirates, one dead

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 18:09

Eight Indian sailors on board a dhow, hijacked by Somali pirates last month, have been rescued by US and Oman Navies, but one of them died as he jumped into the sea fearing of getting hurt, a shipping association said.

Somali pirates capture Indian dhow: Watchdog

Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2009, 23:34

Somali pirates have seized an Indian dhow with a crew of 13 near the southern Somali coast, East Africa Seafarers Assistance Programme head Andrew Mwangura said Monday.